Medway residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk

Thursday

MEDWAY — Fifteen residents from Medway will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Marathon course this September in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.

These residents — David Rice, Marcelle Foucre, John Simcox, John Del Vecchio, Andra Freeman, Dale Freeman, Elizabeth Heiden, Lindsay Farrar, Isabella Linardi, Allen Todres, Liz Langley, Brian Langley, Allen Tingley, Pamela Shaw and Diane Cullen — will join 9,500 expected participants in the annual event, which takes place Sept. 23. This year’s goal is to raise more than $9 million. The money goes to the Jimmy Fund for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $128 million in its 30-year history. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989.

— 5K Walk (3.1 miles from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area); starting at 1:45 p.m. This route will include many patients and their families.

Walkers are treated to 12 refueling stations along the course as well as poster-sized photographs of inspiring Walk Heroes at each mile and half mile marker. All routes conclude at the Copley Square Finish Line where participants can celebrate with food, live entertainment and a speaking program.

All walkers must raise a minimum of $325, except for walkers 12 years old and younger whose fundraising minimum is $125. Pacesetters are extraordinary fundraisers who raise $1,500 or more, or $500 or more for those 12 years old and younger. There is also a “Virtual Walker” option for those unable to attend the event.